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Chapter 980: Chapter 959: Surprise
When the vast Taixu Illusionary Realm merged with the East Continent, to the mortals in Cave Abyss State and the nearby State Domains, it appeared as if the sky had suddenly collapsed, creating much panic, with some even kneeling on the ground to pray for divine intervention.
Had it not been for the timely intervention of Cultivators sent by various Immortal Dao Forces, people would have started packing and fleeing elsewhere.
Though only preliminarily merged, certain areas of Cave Abyss State, where the core of the Taixu Illusionary Realm had integrated, already exhibited extraordinary changes—such as mountains rising higher and a surge in Spiritual Energy.
Other affected areas also showed some anomalies to varying extents.
In Mount Wanxian, located deep within the Thousandfold Mountains, perhaps due to Zhirui’s presence, the mountain itself expanded by thirty percent, and its Spirit Vein ascended by one Grade, causing the entire peak to begin emanating a faint Spirit Mist.
However, these were not the most significant changes. The most astonishing was the sudden appearance of nine Spiritual Springs around the Purification Spirit Realm, emitting a light lotus fragrance as Spirit Water gently flowed out, forming a stream cascading downwards, wrapping around the mountain like a jade belt. 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
These nine Spiritual Springs were of the Sixth-order, surpassing even that of the Spirit Vein, producing Spirit Water that was not only extremely pure but also had certain healing properties for injuries and could purify toxins among other impurities.
"What has happened?"
The people of the Li family, unfamiliar with the Taixu Illusionary Realm, did not understand this blessing that had fallen from the sky.
However, when asked by outsiders, they tacitly concealed these secrets, only revealing the undeniable expansion of the mountain and the advancement of the Spirit Vein.
Meanwhile, far away in the Cave Abyss State, Zhirui was blasted out of the Earth Spirit Realm due to the surge of power during the integration of the two realms, and the blessings he had received abruptly faded.
The immense feeling of loss left Zhirui in a daze, and it took him a while to recover.
Then he saw a Combined Body Cultivator, dressed in the robe of the Cave Abyss Sect, fly up to him and said, "As the main contributor to guiding the Taixu Illusionary Realm, the Sect allows you to choose three Eighth-order Spiritual Objects or equivalent Methods."
Although Zhirui did not actively reveal his identity, the favor of the Heavenly Dao was indeed real. Other Cultivators might not notice it, but it was not hidden from several Immortals.
They directly identified his identity and then sent a disciple who was one Grade higher than him.
Because it was open, as soon as these words were spoken, Zhirui found himself under the scrutiny of countless Cultivators, some even silently deploying Secret Techniques, preparing to pursue and kill him.
Of course, the Cave Abyss Sect had no intention of this, as targeting a minor Lianxu Cultivator was unnecessary for them, and three Eighth-order Spiritual Objects were not precious treasures to them.
It was simply because of their immense strength that they overlooked some details, which to them, were trivial.
Zhirui, forcing no displeasure to show on his face, maintained a respectful demeanor and transmitted, "Junior would like a complete version of the ’Myriad Spirits Scripture,’ one Eighth-order Cultivation Elixirs Pill Recipe, and its primary Spirit Seed."
"You are quite ambitious."
The Combined Body Cultivator took a deep look at him then took out a Jade Talisman, which, after a moment, transformed into flowing light and disappeared, then he took out a Jade Token and said, "Take this Jade Token to Mount Cave Abyss to exchange."
"Thank you, Senior!"
Zhirui bowed before reaching out to receive the Jade Token and departed using an Escape Skill.
The Cultivators who had set their sights on him were only a moment slower, each displaying Divine Powers as they pursued Zhirui.
The Combined Body Cultivator paid no mind to what had just occurred and turned to report back.
"A far-sighted lad, no wonder he could think of using the Lotus Seed Skill to garner the local Heavenly Dao’s attention," an Immortal commented with a smile, "Moreover, this method is not only applicable to the Earth Spirit Sect but might also be effective should we encounter the Taixu Illusionary Realm again in the future."
"Should we inform other forces?" the Sect Leader asked.
"Of course, this is ultimately a way that benefits the growth of the Immortal Dao. However, there is no need to activate the Four Directions Great Array this time."
Despite the Array’s quick convenience, it was too costly and made much noise, which would be immediately discovered by the Demonic Tao, Sea Clan, and Devil Race, all of whom would then spy to gather intelligence.
But for some time, the Cave Abyss Sect required a peaceful environment to digest its significant gains and strengthen itself; it was best not to engage in eye-catching actions.
"Yes."
Elsewhere, as Zhirui flew toward Mount Cave Abyss, sensing over a hundred streams of Spirit Light chasing him, a wry smile appeared on his face.
Among these hundreds of Cultivators, the vast majority were at the Mahayana and Combined Body stages; there were very few Lianxu Cultivators!
It wasn’t just Zhirui; even a Tribulation-Transcending Cultivator, surrounded by these countless people, would meet his demise.
Fortunately, he had a means of saving himself!
While still not caught, Zhirui dove into a nearby river, using the water to conceal his figure and swiftly slipped into space.
"Where is he?!"
"How did he vanish?"
In just a few moments, a group of Cultivators caught up, their Divine Senses bursting out as they continuously searched. His presence was clearly there, yet no matter what they did, they could not find Zhirui, as if such a large person had just disappeared into thin air.
Faced with a Lianxu Cultivator holding three Eighth-order Spiritual Objects, everyone naturally refused to give up, searching recklessly across hundreds of miles of Territories, even deploying deduction Secret Techniques.
But no matter how much they tried, they couldn’t find Zhirui!
